"There has been a growing suspicion that the Warriors' bench is their secret weapon, defensively superior to the starting five and worth a longer look as the season goes on. Coach Mark Jackson didn't just play around with that theory Tuesday night - he played the hand outright, with spectacular results.

It was only the Sacramento Kings, in a game likely to draw little notice around the league, but this 93-90 win was built around Jackson's first truly bold show of authority. Monta Ellis? Take a seat for this stretch drive. Stephen Curry and David Lee? You'll ride the pine as well."